Real Love: A Poem
Why don’t you pull up a park bench?
Sit there and listen to our lives rushing past
Intermingling with each other as we reflect
Reveling in the moment is better than transfixed reveries
Finally, reality is an improvement on our dreams
We all know happily ever after has no problems
But without them, we wouldn’t be here today
We lean on each other through every obstacle
True love is difficult but worth the fight
Real life is the glue that binds our hearts
So, hold my hand as we share our humanity
I’m no princess and you’re no knight
Every moment doesn't drip with romance
I’m convinced that’s how it’s meant to be
Because every weakness is held with acceptance
Why don’t you pull up a park bench?
Sit there and listen to our lives rushing past
Intermingling with each other as we reflect
Reveling in the moment is better than transfixed reveries
Finally, reality is an improvement on our dreams
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Comments
You're welcome! And thank you, I'd like to believe so.
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AJApril: Thank you. You're sweet! I'm sure you write wonderfully.
What a lovely poem. I hope to write like that someday.
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Charu Bhatnagar: Thanks so much!
So beautiful. your thoughts and expressions are always marvellous.
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Cyndi10: Thanks! I thought it might be appropriate for today. :)
savanahl: Thank you! I always appreciate your feedback. Happy Valentine's Day to you as well!
What a great poem on real love. Happy Valentine's Day
Lovely. I agree with Tracy about the lines. Great poem for Valentine's Day.
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Thanks, Tracey! That first line just popped into my head and I knew I had to write a poem that used it. Thanks for commenting. :)
Great poem!
Love the lines:
Why don’t you pull up a park bench?
Sit there and listen to our lives rushing past
Amen!
Blessings.
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I think I understand to some extent. In all things, as a Christian, we should glorify God. Any avenue of art should be positive, moral, and filled with love and truth.
So I suppose, my point is really, that while the arts in their fullest sense (poetry, painting, jewelry, tattoos, sculpture, etc) work on and stimulate the creative and imaginative powers, yet also there is a need for constraints, and channeling, with a basic framework of truth as well, for the Christian engaged in creative work.
(If this makes sense.)
Blessings.
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That's very true!
In any case, poetry is to a considerable extent related to the imagination. And specifically Christian poetry also is about truth.
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I'm not sure if I quite know what you are saying, but it's good to get away from real life sometimes. It's a coping mechanism I believe humans are built with. Although, living too much in an idealistic world will create naivety or an attitude of unresponsibility.
Yes, I see.
I wonder if this is 'better' in an absolute sense, or a passingly inclination.
Blessings.
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Thank you! I like how 'reveling' and 'reveries' sound similar. Sometimes we (or at least I do) get lost in daydreams and wishful thinking, instead of basking in the reality that God has given us every day.
This is another intriguing line:
'Reveling in the moment is better than transfixed reveries'.
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lord de cross: Yes, love is a crucial part of living. Thanks for commenting! :)
You took me right to the very end Erin. Is a harsh living that we learned to live with. True love can be far away, but is worth the try, Otherwise what's the purpose of life.
LORD
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Thanks so much! :)
Voted up ,awesome and beautiful ,because it is ! :)
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caramellatte: Thanks! I'm glad you liked it. :)
f: Thanks for voting! That's exactly what I was going for, so thanks for noticing. :)
Voted up.
The repetition of the first stanza at the end gives the poem a special sense of balance.
Blessings.
Beautiful poem.
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Thank you, Frank Atanacio! I appreciate your feedback; thanks for voting. :)
your amazing group of words created the moment.. I loved it with an up and awesome!
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Those are some wise words, FloraBreenRobison! We all need to find balance in love. Thanks so much! :)
People can lose a lot in life searching for perfection. The opposite is also true, where people may be so used to things turning out badly, they sabatage themselves. There needs to be a middle ground. Beautiful.
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Thanks, Darknlovely3436! Yes, when it's not quite right, it's not always worth it. Thanks for commenting! :)
love your poem, and the way in which you see this thing called love..True love is difficult but worth the fight
sometimes it worth the fight.....sometimes.
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